PMID: 11912221Mar 26, 2002Paper

Carbon and nitrogen assimilation in relation to yield: mechanisms are the key to understanding production systems

Journal of Experimental Botany
David W Lawlor

Abstract

Improved understanding of crop production systems in relation to N-supply has come from a knowledge of basic plant biochemistry and physiology. Gene expression leads to protein synthesis and the formation of metabolic systems; the ensuing metabolism determines the capacity for growth, development and yield production. This constitutes the genetic potential. These processes set the requirements for the supply of resources. The interactions between carbon dioxide (CO(2)) and nitrate () assimilation and their dynamics are of key importance for crop production. In particular, an adequate supply of, its assimilation to amino acids (for which photosynthesized carbon compounds are required) and their availability for protein synthesis, are essential for metabolism. An adequate supply of stimulates leaf growth and photosynthesis, the former via cell growth and division, the latter by larger contents of components of the light reactions, and those of CO(2) assimilation and related processes. If the supply of resources exceeds the demand set by the genetic potential then production is maximal, but if it is less then potential is not reached; matching resources to potential is the aim of agriculture. However, the connection between metabo...Continue Reading

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